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Donald Rumsfeld

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Celebs with ADHD

by A. Grano www.gooddeedsmall.com

If you struggle with adult ADHD, you may take some comfort in the famous company you keep, as more and more celebrities are sharing their personal stories and victories living with the condition. From athletes to entrepreneurs, these ADHD advocates can also inspire children with ADHD that may at time doubt their abilities.

Many of the characteristic symptoms of ADHD that can be typically be a hindrance actually helped the following people shape their own path to success, as they found ways to work around the challenges and focus on their strengths to reach their own goals.

Granted, each of these spotlighted celebs likely adhered very closely to a holistic approach to health, managing sleep, diet, exercise and other factors that influence symptoms as well.

Top challenges: labeled as a ‘troublemaker’ in schoolTop advantages: dedication to overcome personal issues aggravated by his condition lead him to write a bookAs reported in a recent interview with ADDitudemag.com

Jim Carrey, Actor

Top challenges: excessive energyTop advantages: turning his ‘class clown’ personality into a careerAs reported on Celebrities with Diseases website

Solange Knowles, Singer

Top challenges: excessive energyTop advantages: channeling her energy into a creative outletAs reported on HealthCentral.com